Become a Volunteer Owner-Driver

STAR is looking for new Volunteer Owner Drivers to join our Transport Team and support the vulnerable members of our community.

Volunteer Owner-Drivers assist STAR in providing convenient and affordable door-to-door transport services to our elderly, frail, and people with a disability. 

Get to know more about the role. Watch this short video about one of our Volunteer Owner-drivers Di Thompson.

STAR provides full training and induction to all drivers to ensure that our clients receive the highest possible level of safety and service at all time

  • Volunteer Owner-Drivers use their own vehicle and are reimbursed the standard ATO rate of 85 cents per km (non-taxable). Volunteer owner-drivers are needed in Redlands, South Brisbane, Logan, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Toowoomba, and Warwick. Below are the requirements for all owner-drivers:
    • vehicles must be under 10 years of age and suitable for the loading and unloading of seniors and people with mobility issues e.g. some large 4WDs may not be appropriate. 
    • must have comprehensive and compulsory third-party insurance applicable to the class of vehicle.
    • vehicles must undergo services every 6 months (and provide proof of same)
    • the vehicle must be registered and insured in your name

 You can volunteer for a few hours, a half-day, or a whole day. 

This is a Centrelink-approved activity.

While providing transport services, all drivers must:

  • hold an open Driver's license
  • comply with all provisions of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 of Queensland.
  • have a 0.00% blood alcohol level while operating the vehicle. 
  • comply with all relevant organisational policies and procedures.
  • be able to use a smart tablet for navigation purposes (Google Maps) 
  • be willing to undergo training
  • have current flu vaccination
  • undertake an NDIS Workers' Screening Check (previously a Yellow Card), which includes a National Police Check.
  • have or obtain current First Aid & CPR Certificates
    • there is no cost to volunteers for the First Aid & CPR training or the NDIS Workers Screening Check 

Please note we aim to recruit volunteers who are able to make a commitment to the organisation of 3-6 months. STAR will provide full training and support, flexibility and a friendly supportive environment.

Interested? Please complete our online registration form 

Posted in Volunteer with STAR; Posted 24 days ago